Bring Your Dog to Work Day 2013

Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Wert, executive director, looks over paper work with his 2 year-old miniature pinscher, Buddy, Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE). Buddy is not only the family pet but a service dog as well. He can detect low blood sugar 20 minutes prior in Jack's wife, Tona, as well as alert for seizures. "They give unconditional love and are totally devoted to you," Jack said. "…they make wonderful children."

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Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham chews on a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Wert looks at his miniature pinscher, Buddy, 2, Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham chews on a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Wert looks at his miniature pinscher, Buddy, 2, Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham chews on a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Buddy a 2 year-old miniature pinscher is seen Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham chews on a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Mike Horn, Jr. pets his dog, Lord Birmingham, Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Wert is seen in his office while his miniature pinscher, Buddy, 2, jumps, Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham chews on a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Wert looks at his miniature pinscher, Buddy, 2, Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham chews on a toy while playing tug-o-war with a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE). Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn Univeristy. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Wert conducts work with his miniature pinscher, Buddy, 2, Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff The feet of Lord Birmingham as he chews on a toy Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff JoNell Modys takes time to show off her love of cats in playful "protest" of the day's activities while Jack Wert and his miniature pinscher, Buddy, 2, are seen at work Friday, June 21 at Collier County's Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Naples, Fla. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham shakes hands with owner, Mike Horn, Jr. Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).

Corey Perrine/Staff Lord Birmingham is let out in a gated side area while owner, Mike Horn, Jr. looks on Friday, June 21 at Mike Horn Family Insurance, Inc. In Naples, Fla. Lord Birmingham, a 9 year-old English bulldog, named after the Alabama city, is normally always at the office. He was purchased the canine from a breeder off the east bend of Immokalee Road in Collier County at 6 weeks-old in 2004. Mike Horn, Jr. has been with him since his sophomore days at Auburn University. Created by Pet Sitters International, today marked the 15th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDayAE).